Update to List of ICD9CM Diagnosis Codes Not Requiring the Q0 , HCPCS Modifier for Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Services Provided in a Clinical Study


Date Issued: 03-26-2010
Implementation Date: 07-06-2009
Effective Date: 10-01-2010
Source: CMS - Transmittal
Source#: CR6867
Category: Bill/Pmt DME
CBSI Contact: Missy Tieken
 
This article is based on Change Request 6867 and updates the list of ICD9CM diagnosis codes not requiring the Q0 HCPCS modifier for ICD services provided in a clinical study. The biggest change is ICD9CM diagnosis code V12.53 (effective October 1, 2007) does not require a Q0 modifier for payment. The following is a complete list of diagnosis codes that do not require a QO modifier.

http://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R663OTN.pdf



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